Termites are cryptic wood-destroying insects that cause billions of dollars in damage annually. In the Southern US, Formosan subterranean termites pose a major economic threat alongside native termite species. These pests can be transported to new areas undetected, establishing themselves and causing immense damage before being discovered.  As such, FST has been introduced and spread throughout the Southern US, possibly establishing in new counties which have gone unreported or undetected. Misidentification further compounds financial losses, underscoring the need for proper training and identification tools.